Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Calculate the time taken to reach 70% consolidation for the clay layer.

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To determine

Calculate the consolidation settlement at 70% consolidation.

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